The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group discussion

Started reading The Whip Hand by Victor Canning

Marwan wrote: "Started reading The Whip Hand by Victor Canning"

I've got that on my shelf to read. I'll look for your comments.

I finished my 68th book

I took a small break from the genre and read The Martian
getting back on track with currently reading Watchers

The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch


Combination of mystery thriller and science fiction. Female NCIS agent investigates murders. Time travel adds an extra dimension. This explanation is painfully inadequate. You have never read another book like this. Fabulous story, absolutely original. 5 stars.

whose body by dorothy l. sayers

My review of The Whisper Man by Alex North:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Araych wrote: "The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch


Combination of mystery thriller and science fiction. Female NCIS agent investigates murders. Time travel adds an extra dimen..."

I am not much of a sci-fi fan, but you've certainly piqued my interest with your take on this one. I've added it to my TBR list -- thank you.

About to begin Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson after finishing the extremely interesting The Third Mrs. Durst by Ann Aguirre. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

I am currently reading A Time to Kill by John Grisham.

I just finished Neon Rain by James Lee Burke. The first book in his Dave Robicheaux series. I will be checking my library for the others in this series.
I am starting State of Wonder by Ann Patchett, another new author for me. I am trying to expand my reading. I believe this is a stand alone novel.

I'm just starting The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, which seems to be near or at the top of all the "Best Of..." lists for Agatha Christie. I saw the David Suchet episode of this mystery, and am looking forward to comparing it to the real thing.

Finished The Cyclops Initiative. Some good action.

Starting a couple of children's books for another challenge.

Finished Fingersmith

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2905194314

Dem wrote: "Finished Fingersmith

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2905194314"

I LOVE that book!!!

I finished:


Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers
Rating: 3 stars
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

and I started reading:


Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett

I'll post my thoughts in the group discussions probably tomorrow.

Currently reading:

Decided to read The Shadow Man instead. It was on the newsfeed here and that is part of another challenge I am participating in

Dem wrote: "Finished Fingersmith

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2905194314"

I enjoyed it as well.

Finished reading , Too Many Cooks

by , Rex Stout

My Review

Jim wrote: "Finished reading , Too Many Cooks

by , Rex Stout

My Review"

I've only read a couple of Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe mysteries so far but they were all enjoyable. Excellent review.

Finished Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly. Conneely has been coasting on his reputation for far too long. He has been shit for some time now, I will continue to read Bosch but done with Ballard. I go into a bit more detail in my review as to how he has regressed over the years. Rating - 2/5

My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just finished The Crossing Places, which I thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely put this author on my TBR lists! Next up a cozy: Deadly Valentine by Carolyn Hart.

Just finished by Dan Brown....Eh

Looking forward to starting by Agatha Christie

I finished a Simon Serrailler mystery; The Vows of Silence by Susan Hill, most enjoyable. My review below -

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next in line is the first Karen Pirie mystery - The Distant Echo by Val McDermid.

Finished 29 Seconds

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths

In this first book in the 'Ruth Galloway' series, the archaeologist helps the police investigate cases that involve missing children.
Interesting start to the series. 3 stars

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I'm reading You by Caroline Kepnes

Finished Ice Cold Heart a police procedural set in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I enjoyed it and recommend it to police procedural fans.
My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed and i started Curse of the Bane by Joseph Delaney.

Finished Shadow man. Debut novel by Cody McFadyen.

This book was rather graphic from a violence/murder perspective so if you are squeamish, you may want to avoid. I liked the writing and not a bad first novel. Lots of main character introspection to the point of YAWN. But on the other hand, made for good character development. I figured out the bad guy about 1/2 through. I gave it 4 stars because I can't give 3.5. The author does have good potential. This is the first book (2006) in a series. I haven't decided if I will go on to others. Annoyance: One of her characters called EVERYONE "honey-love". after 2 times, it was beyond annoying. :)

Starting Cockroaches by Nesbo

i finished reading Watchers by Dean Koontz and it has been a surprisingly enjoyable read!! I really liked it

I finished my 69th book

the monster of florence

Dead Center by David Rosenfelt


Andy Carpenter #5, can be read as a stand-alone. Carpenter is a smart-mouth defense attorney who, of course, ends up finding the real guilty party. The wrap-up of this one felt a bit hurried but other wise it's another good entry in the series.

Finished Auschwitz Lullaby

My Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished Thirteen

My Review: www.goodreads.com/review/show/2564960831

Am just starting The Perfect Wife byJ.P. Delaney after finishing the diabolically brilliant Never Have I Ever byJoshilyn Jackson which is my new benchmark for judging other books. You can find my spoiler free review at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my webpage https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...

Just got done reading alot of books but i dont have time to post them will post them sometime this week

I’m currently reading How Awful About Harry by Henry Farrell; he also wrote Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, another of his books I’ve read.

I saw the movie—How Awful About Harry—on YouTube, and saw it was based on a novel written by the same guy who wrote Baby Jane. I’ve been reading novels that have been made into movies: Bunny Lake is Missing; Night of the Hunter; Bedelia; On, Voyager; etc.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

RIP Toni Morrison

Gretchen wrote: "RIP Toni Morrison"

I just heard about her death a little while ago. Oh my gosh -- I've read pretty much everything she wrote and loved it all.

Just Finished

Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton

In this 26th book in the 'Hamish Macbeth' series, the Scottish policeman investigates murders linked to shady business deals. The book can be read as a standalone. Entertaining mystery. 3 stars

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich


Stephanie Plum #14. Stephanie meets Zook and Moondog, finds a dead guy in the basement, and turns blue. Perfect for the plane. Or the beach. Or the plane on the beach.

Next on the reading list: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Immoral by Brian Freeman


In this first book in the 'Jonathan Stride' series, the police detective is troubled by two cases of missing teenage girls. The mystery is chock-a-block with twists and has a compelling plot, but there are some problems. 3 stars

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

RJ wrote: "I started reading:


His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle"
Pls. give us a full report. I love the genre'.

Judy wrote: "I've been reading non-fiction or historical fiction recently. Will go back to mysteries soon, I'm sure. The non-fiction has been a great change of pace. I read Full Tilt by Dervla Murphy. It is a t..."

Did you also come across her book where her child accompanies her? Fascinating!